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Liverpool head home hungry for more after being crowned world champions
Liverpool have made winning trophies a habit in 2019 and Jurgen Klopp’s side return to England and to their push for the Premier League title galvanised after being crowned world champions in Qatar on Saturday. It is an honour the Anfield side had never before claimed but which is now theirs after Roberto Firmino’s extra-timeRead More
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Liverpool cap memorable year as Firmino seals Club World Cup triumph
Jurgen Klopp described winning the Club World Cup as “absolutely sensational” after Roberto Firmino’s extra-time goal allowed Liverpool to beat Flamengo 1-0 in the final in Doha on Saturday and lift the trophy for the first time. Firmino was picked out by Sadio Mane and waited for goalkeeper Diego Alves to commit before slotting lowRead More
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Solskjaer defends attitude of absent Pogba
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no issues with Paul Pogba and his desire to regain fitness despite the France World Cup winner’s continued absence due to injury. Pogba has not played for United since 30 September due to a persistent ankle injury, missing 21 games for club and country in that time. ButRead More
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Esposito becomes Milan youngest scorer, breaks 60-year record
Sebastiano Esposito became Inter Milan’s youngest scorer in more than 60 years on Saturday when he hit the target in a 4-0 romp against Genoa, helping his side return to the top of Serie A. The 17-year-old put away a second-half penalty which made him the youngest Inter scorer since Mario Corso in 1958. RomeluRead More
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‘Ruthless’ Arteta to address Arsenal ‘respect issues’
New Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is ready to channel the ruthlessness he witnessed under Pep Guardiola as he sets out to whip the Gunners into shape. The 37-year-old left the backroom staff at Manchester City on Friday to take the managerial job at the Emirates Stadium on a three-and-a-half year deal. He replaces UnaiRead More
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Everton: Ancelotti credits Ferguson as he takes Toffees reins
Everton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The 60-year-old Italian replaces Marco Silva, who was sacked earlier this month, and becomes Everton’s fourth permanent boss since the departure of Roberto Martinez in May 2016. Ancelotti told Everton’s website: “This is a great club with a rich history and aRead More
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Transfer: Fenerbache want Ahmed Musa in January window
Turkish side Fenerbache want Ahmed Musa in January transfer window from his Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nassr. Musa featured for 90 minutes in Al Nassr’s 3-0 away win against Al Adallah at the Prince Abdullah bin Malawi Sports City Stadium on Thursday evening was linked with the Fenerbache last summer before he opted to join SaudiRead More
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‘Borrell stays’ — Guardiola adamant Man City coach won’t follow Arteta
Pep Guardiola is keen to avoid losing a second assistant to Arsenal after indicating Rodolfo Borrell still has a big role to play at Manchester City. Back-to-back Premier League champions City are seeing their crown slide this season, with Liverpool seemingly striding away towards trophy glory. And they suffered a fresh setback when Mikel ArtetaRead More
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I was very proud to stand with Arsenal fans — Ljungberg
Freddie Ljungberg has reflected on his “special” month as Arsenal’s interim manager, expressing how “proud” he has been to stand with the supporters during a difficult period. When Unai Emery was relieved of his managerial duties on November 29, Ljungberg was asked to step up after a year-and-a-half of serving as the Spaniard’s number two.Read More
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Aribo’s goal steers Rangers to comfortable away win over Hibernian
Joe Aribo found the back of the net as Rangers secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. The 23-year-old doubled the visitors’ lead four minutes after Ryan Kent broke the deadlock at Easter Road in the fourth minute. ALSO READ: US places Nigeria on watch-list of countries that violate religious freedom AriboRead More
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EPL: Brendan Rodgers speaks about De Bruyne after Man City defeated Leicester
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers has hailed Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne as a “world-class” player, following his side’s 3-1 defeat against Pep Guardiola’s men in the Premier League on Saturday. De Bruyne put in a spectacular performance, as Man City claimed an important victory at the Etihad. Man City fell behind to a
EPL: Brendan Rodgers speaks about De Bruyne after Man City defeated Leicester
Top scorer in 2019: Lewandowski ahead of Messi, Mbappé, Ronaldo Full list
Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski is currently the 2019 highest top scorer in Europe top-five league ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo. Lewandowski has scored 54 goals in 58 matches for Bayern in all competition. Messi is second place with 50 goals from 58 games, Mbappe has 44
Top scorer in 2019: Lewandowski ahead of Messi, Mbappé, Ronaldo Full list
EPL: Arteta given Champions League target by Arsenal
Arsenal’s Head of Football, Raul Sanllehi, has given new manager, Mikel Arteta the immediate task of qualifying for the Champions League, according to the UK Mirror. Arteta watched on as the Gunners were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. He will take charge of his first game against Bournemouth
EPL: Arteta given Champions League target by Arsenal
Klopp reacts as Liverpool defeat Flamengo to win Club World Cup
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has hailed his team’s Club World Cup victory over Flamengo. Roberto Firmino struck the decisive goal in extra time, after the Brazilian side battle hard against Klopp’s men. It is the first time the Reds would win the trophy. “We are exhausted from a very intense game but in moments of
Klopp reacts as Liverpool defeat Flamengo to win Club World Cup
EPL: Chelsea close to sealing £120m move for Jadon Sancho
Chelsea are set to beat Manchester United and Liverpool to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. The UK Sun reports that the Blues will land the England forward for £120 million. It would be a club-record fee for Sancho, who is one of Europe’s top young players. Chelsea are free to do business in the
EPL: Chelsea close to sealing £120m move for Jadon Sancho
EPL: Guardiola singles out De Bruyne after 3-1 win over Leicester
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hailed Kevin De Bruyne as a “spectacular” player, following their 3-1 win over Leicester City on Saturday. De Bruyne put in an influential display, as the Premier League champions claimed an important victory at the Etihad. City fell behind to a Jamie Vardy goal, before Riyad Mahrez made it
EPL: Guardiola singles out De Bruyne after 3-1 win over Leicester
England World Cup star, Martin Peters dies
England World Cup star, Martin Peters, is dead. Peters, who helped England to win the World Cup in 1966, died at the age of 76, his former club, West Ham United announced on Saturday. Peters scored in the final against West Germany when the Three Lions lifted the trophy. A family statement on West Ham’s
England World Cup star, Martin Peters dies
EPL: Solskjaer names Pogba in Man United’s squad against Watford Full list
Paul Pogba has been included in Manchester United travelling squad for this weekend’s Premier League clash against Watford. Pogba has recovered from illness and foot injury having been out of action since September 30th when he picked up a foot injury in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford. United left Manchester for Watford
EPL: Solskjaer names Pogba in Man United’s squad against Watford Full list
EPL: Lampard speak on playing Giroud, Barkley, Tomori in Tottenham, Chelsea clash
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has disclosed that Olivier Giroud, Ross Barkley and Fikayo Tomori are all ‘fine’ to feature against Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s Premier League fixture. He also said that midfielder, Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not play against Spurs due to injury. Lampard’s men head to the game following a 1-0 defeat to
EPL: Lampard speak on playing Giroud, Barkley, Tomori in Tottenham, Chelsea clash
EPL: Paul Merson blasts Frank Lampard, reveals what Mourinho will do to Chelsea boss
Former Premier League star, Paul Merson, has lambasted Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, saying that Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho will teach the Englishman a lesson when both men meet on Sunday. Merson said that it would be a defeat for Chelsea against Tottenham on Sunday which would serve as a hammer blow to the Blues’ top-four
EPL: Paul Merson blasts Frank Lampard, reveals what Mourinho will do to Chelsea boss
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